I shouldn’t come as any surprise that kitchens still rank as one of the most desired home renovation projects for homeowners. Even if you’re not a gourmet chef, odds are you still spend a lot of time in your kitchen throughout the day. A well-designed kitchen is a natural hub for family members to gather and interact, cook and do homework, and mix drinks and entertain. A poorly designed kitchen is at best an inefficient eyesore and at worst an uncomfortable or even dangerous room in which to cook.
A luxurious kitchen design is not difficult to achieve. If a kitchen remodel is at the top of your home improvement list, educate yourself on some of the current kitchen trends. While you don’t need a “trendy” kitchen design per se, knowing where the modern kitchen is headed will keep your new kitchen from looking dated– and you’ll definitely get great ideas for features you never knew you wanted!
Here are some current trending features for you to consider:
- Neutral Colors – Neutral colors are currently trending and is also a wise choice when anchoring this space. Incorporating varying neutral tones will give your kitchen the longevity and timeless design for years to come. Introduce your favorite colors and textures in the seating, art, and accessories and rotate your collectables for a fresh update. The neutrals are best used in high ticket areas of the kitchen, like the cabinets, countertops and flooring.
- Open Design – Because the kitchen space is often used as a more social area by families, you may want to consider creating an open floor plan. Open plans are easier to navigate, especially if you have more than one cook in the kitchen. Creating a sense of uncluttered space with varying materials provides a more expansive and integrated architectural feel to your overall home design.
- Luxurious Appliances – If you’re going to upgrade your appliances – invest in quality. State of the art cooking appliances such as an induction cooktops, refrigerator drawers and steam ovens may not make you an incredible chef on their own, but they will greatly increase the efficiency and enjoyment of any kitchen.
For additional home renovations and kitchen remodeling advice, be sure to visit me online at Interior Makeovers or give us call us at 310-788-0990.
Photo Credits:
1.) Traditional Home
2.) House Beautiful
3.) Miele
